An Unusual Case of a Ventral Richter’s Hernia at the Site of a Previous PEG Tube

Ventral abdominal herniation through PEG site in a child with cystic fibrosis

“…There have been three previously report− ed cases of abdominal herniation through a PEG site in adults [ [3]. Abdominal wall her− nias occur at sites of weakness, most commonly at the umbilical area, the linea alba, or a previous incision ± as in our case, a PEG site [4].…”

Hernia Formation and Persistent Fistula after Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrostomy: Unusual Complications of a Common Procedure

“…Despite an estimated 216,000 PEG tubes placed each year, there are only three literature reports of hernia formation at the site of a current or prior gastrostomy. [2][3][4] Here, we describe the laparoscopic management of a persistent GC fistula located within a PEG-induced midline hernia defect.…”